† disordination
(dɪsɔːdɪˈneɪʃən)
[n. of action and condition from disordain v., disordinate a.: see -ation.]
Disarrangement, putting out of order; disordered condition; = deordination.
| 1626 Bacon Sylva §836 This is wrought by Emission..of the Natiue Spirits; And also by the Disordination and Discomposture of the Tangible Parts. 1684 T. Burnet Th. Earth i. 156 How comes this disturbance and disordination in nature? 1896 Pop. Sci. Monthly Feb. 521, I would propose the term disordination, the etymological opposite of coordination. 1897 Educ. Rev. XIII. 52 The phenomena of hypnotic disordination or disruption of consciousness. |